Bed spring and the like



May 31,1927. 1",631,o76

C. P. TRIMBLE BEDSPRING AND THE LIKE Filed June 50, 1924 2 Sheets-Sheet l May 31,1927.v 1,631,076

C. P. TRIMBLE BEDSPRNG AND THE LIKE Filed June 30, 1924 2 She'eis Sheet 2 erhmmm@ Patented May 31, 1927.

UNITED-STATES PATENT OFFICE...

CHARLES P. TRIMRLE, orv PITTSBRGH, PRNNsYLvANrA, AssIGNoR To roRT PITT RRDDING COMPANY, or PITTSBURGH, PnNNsYLvAN1A,A CORPORATION 0F PENN- SYLVAN IA.

Application `filed June 30,

This invention relates to bed springs and the like, and it comprises a single piece angle iron bed spring frame constructed to fit the f sides are provided with angle iron'brackets or other supporting means for the springsor a frame upon which they are mounted.

Metal beds, although manufactured in standard single, three-quarter, and double sizes, are usually larger than wooden beds Yof the same sizes, and also the means for supporting the springs are of different construction. r

1t is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a single piece bed spring frame which can beused-on metal as well as wood beds.

Another object of the inventionnis to provide a strong and durable frame for bed vsprings,'which will retain its shape, and Vwhich is made of a minimum number of parts.

'Affurther object is to' make a bed spring frame which is sanitary, being' provided with rounded corners whereby theA accumulation of dust and dirt is eliminated.

Other and further objects will appear in the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in

which i Figure 1 is a perspective view of the spring frame, the springs being omitted for simplicity of illustration. Y

Figure 2 is a detail sectional View taken along the line V2-#2 of Figure 1, showing the manner ofl connecting the ends of the angle iron frame.

Figure Qavis a view, similar to Figure 2, showing a modified form of connection for the ends of the angle iron frame.

Figure 3 is a view showing one method of attaching the springs to the spring frame.

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken alongv the line L1--4-of Figure 3.

Figures 5 and 6 illustrate different' ways of attaching the springs to the spring frame.l

BED'sPRING AND `THR LIKE.

'1924. seriai No. 723,170.

Figure 12 is-still another modification of '1?' the extension means.y

Referring more particularly to ings:

'A bed spring frame 1 of angle iron formation is bent into rectangular shape, and the meeting ends 2 and 3 are fastened together lthe drawjby means of a plate 4 and rivets 5. As an alternative construction the ends of the angle iron frame may be advantageously secured :together bypmeans of a plate 6, also of angle iron construction, having portions 7 thereof crimped, orV otherwise deformed, to engage similarly formed 'portions of the meeting ends ofthe frame.

The fastening of the .ends 2 and 3 of the frame. might also be advantageously accomplished by slottingportions thereof, *and deforming the metal of the fastening platet engage in said slottedV portions. The frame l, being of asingle Continuous piece of metal, presents rounded corners which resist the accumulation of dust and dirt, and the frame ,can accordingly be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

In order to accommodate the bed spring frame to metal beds, which are often larger than those made of wood, there is provided on Veach side a plurality of brackets. The

brackets are preferably pi'votedr asv at 8 toV the horizontal face of the angle iron frame, and are bent downwardly to a position in- 'side' the frame Where they may pass through slots 9- formed'in the vertical face thereof .f

bent metal arm provided with a downwardly extending flange. 11. The width of the bracket at its extremity, and at the flange, is preferably slightly less than the width of the hole or slot 9 so that when it is not in use it may be withdrawn completely insidc the spring frame, and not interfere with the use of the spring on a wooden bed. In the form shown in Figure 9 the bracket coniprises three arms 12, 13, and 14, pivoted respectively at 15 and 16. This arrangement permits not only a larger adjustment, but also makes possible the positioning of arm 14 substantially at a right angle to the side of the spring frame. The arm 14 is also provided with a downwardly extending flange 11.

In the form shown inFigure 11, the arm 17 Vis provided with a longitudinal slot 18, and the arm 19 has mounted on one end thereof a stud 2() which is adapted to ride in the slot 18. rIhis constructionV permits of additional adjustment longitudinally of the frame, the slots 9 being lengthened accordingly. In Figure 12, the arm`21 has a single arm 22 pivoted thereto as at 23,v and in this instance the slot 9 in the vertical face of the frame is lengthened to accommodate the arm 22 at different angles.

It is to be understood that the spring frame is provided with cross bars which serve to support springs in the usual manner. The outside springs may, however, be directly attached to the horizontal face of the angle iron frame in a number of different ways. As shown in Figure 3 the lowermost convolution 24 of the spring overlaps .the upper face of theframe, and the spring is held in position on the frame by a clip 25, passing inside the frame, and bent over the lower edge of the vertical portion thereof, as at 26. In Figure 5, the vertical face of the frame is notched at 27 for the reception of the clip 25, while in Figure 6 the vertical face ofthe frame is provided with a hole 28 for the reception of the bent end 29Wof clip 25.

Having now described my invention, whatV 1. In a spring construction, an angle frame, means pivoted upon one face of said 'frame and extending through the other face thereof, whereby said means can be swung exteriorly of said'frame for adapting it to different sizes'of beds and can be swung interiorly Aof the periphery of .said frame when not in use.

2. In a spring construction, a continuous frame of angle iron construction having horizontal and'vertical faces; a plurality of slots formed at intervals in the vertical face of said frame; bracket members pivoted to said horizontal face, and adapted to be swung through said slots and to extend eX- teriorly of said frame whereby said frame may be adapted for use. on different sizes of beds.

3. In a bed spring construction, a frame of angle iron form, having horizontal Vand vertical faces; a plurality of slots formed in the vertical face of the frame; a plurality of brackets pivoted to the horizontal face of said frame, the said brackets extending inwardly of the frame and downwardly into the plane of said slots whereby said brackets may be projected through said slot-s to eX- tend beyond the external limits of said frame.

4. In a spring construction an angle iron frame, bracketspivoted on the horizontal surface of said frame and adapted to swing through slots in the vertical surface thereof to project eXteriorly of said' frame and -to swing interiorly of the `periphery of' said frame when not in use, and downwardturned lips formed integrally with the endsV of saidvbrackets' for engaging the frame of a bed. y

,In testimony whereof, I have hereunto Vaffixed my signature. 

